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Where are you from?
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Pacific NW – Born in Oregon & raised in
Seattle
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Current
P.R.
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3:41:23
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Typical pace
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8:30 marathon; 8:00 training
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Number
of marathons
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10
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Occupation
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Independent Sales Rep, Athletic Apparel
Freelance journalist/writer
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Favorite
marathon
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Winthrop
Road (WA)
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Hobbies
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Running, Weight Training, Blogging, Dancing,
Reading
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Favorite
Running Food
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Honey
Stinger honey gels
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What are you reading now?
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Unbroken, Laura
Hillenbrand
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Who
do you train with?
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Myself
mostly and some good friends on the long runs.
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Personal goals
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Grow every day; be a better person; get
another BQ; hit 1:40 half marathon; have fun!
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A
quotation you like…
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Everything you ever needed to know about yourself you can find out in
26.2. - Boston Marathon
The marathon will humble you. - Boston Billy Rogers
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Why
do you run?
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For
the freedom and pure joy it gives me. Freedom to go how far, how long, when,
where. I love the time to pray, sort through& solve problems, and gain
clarity on my runs. I tend to garner creativity more from running than
without running; great as a writer.
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Describe
your best marathon memory.
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My
very first marathon will always remain with me. I was smiling from the
beginning to the end, even when I hit the wall at mile 20, like so many
Marathon Maniacs warned me at mile 9. The distance brought such joy and
challenge that I crave and the slower pace, allowed me to enjoy other racer’s
company and the scenery.
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Why
do you pace?
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I
love to give back to others and the running community. To help people meet
their goals is a wonderful, amazing feeling. Seeing their smiles when they
finish, is truly rewarding.
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Tell
us your best pacing experience.
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I
was a personal pacer for a friend who wanted to finish sub-2:00 half marathon
(Eugene). We communicated signals to get status on how she was feeling. Based
on these signals, I helped her achieve a 1:51. It was a moment of tears
shared by both parties.
As a group pacer, it was my first time pacing (You Go Girl), and I finished
in just under 10 seconds.
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Why
should someone run in your pace group?
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If
you want to finish at the stated pace-group time, you can count on me keeping
the pace steady. If you like 2-way communication, having your questions
answered, encouragement, & smiles, I’m your pacer! I keep a close eye on
pace to make sure it doesn’t go over (I’ve experienced that unpleasant pacer
sprinting in the beginning); going up hills, pace will slow, but I’ll
communicate to pick up pace going down to make up for it.
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Any
tips for runners about to join your group?
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Don’t
be afraid to ask questions. I am here to help you and I WANT to help you.
Pace will be steady splits (e.g. 9:09 miles for 4 hour finish) unless a steep
or long hill slows us down, we will pick up the pace a little on the downs.
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Anything
else you’d like to share?
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Runners
inspire me beyond belief!
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What
philanthropic activities do you have?
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Monetary
& material donations to foster children in Washington state; possibly
becoming foster parents.
Monetary
& material donations to women’s domestic violence in Washington state. (WSCADV)
Monthly
donations to ASPCA.
Volunteer
work with PAWS, low-kill animal shelter in my county.
Raised money for American Cancer Society, through DetermiNation
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